Winners of 2008’s MKMF on 15 Nov' 2008

Left- T.O.P (Big Bang). Right- Big Bang, DBSK, and Wonder Girls


Big Bang on Red carpet

Big Bang on Red carpet

Big Bang- receiving Artist of the Year Award

SHINee breaking down- Best newcomer of the Year Award

MKMF 2008: List of Winners

Artist of the Year - Big Bang (Haru Haru)
Song of the Year - Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Album of the Year - DBSK (Mirotic)
10th Anniversary Special Award - Shin Seung Hoon
Best Male Singer - Seotaiji (Moai)
Best Female Singer - Lee Hyori (U-Go-Girl)
Best Male Group - Big Bang (Haru Haru)
Best Female Group - Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Best Newcomer Male - Shinee (Nuna, You’re So Pretty)
Best Newcomer Female - Davichi (Love you Even Though I Hate You)
Best Rock - Nell
Best Hip-Hop - Epik High (One)
Best Ballad/R&B - Brown Eyes (Don’t Go, Don’t Go)
Best Dance Music - Lee Hyori (U-Go-Girl)
Best House & Electronic - Jewelry (One More Time)
Best MV - Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Best MV Director - Jang Jae Hyuk for Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Best OST - Kim Jong Wook & SG Wannabe (Fate Reverse, OST East of Eden)
Digital Music (Most Downloaded) - Big Bang
Auction Fashion - DBSK
Mobile Popularity - DBSK
Auction Netizen Popularity - DBSK
Overseas Viewers Award - DBSK
Asia Best New Star - Khalil Fong

I am very happy for Big Bang and SHINee *___*

Rain, Big Bang who performed with Lee Hyori rocked the night, completely. Big Bang and Lee Hyori were pitchy and off tune in many places but their stage presence was the best I saw so far! Rain's dance and choreography was superb! They were far better than US artists!

*Photo courtesy- popseoul.com and news from various media sources.

SHINee, Big Bang, DBSK, and Epik High

SHINee (Click on the photo for enlargement)

Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): Contemporary R&B
Years active: 2008–present
Label(s): SM Entertainment
Website: http://www.theshinee.com/

Member’s Profile:
Onew (온유 or 温流) (The Leader)
Birth name: Lee Jinki (이진기)
Birth date: December 14, 1989 (1989-12-14) (age 18)
Position: Leader, Vocal

Jonghyun (종현 or 鐘鉉) (Bling Bling)
Birth name: Kim Jonghyun (김종현)
Birth date: April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 18)
Position: Lead Vocal

Key (키) (The Almighty Key)
Birth name: Kim Kibum (김기범)
Birth date: September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23) (age 17)
Position: Vocal, Rap

Minho (민호 or 珉豪) (Flaming Charisma)
Birth name: Choi Minho (최민호)
Birth date: December 9, 1991 (1991-12-09) (age 16)
Position: Rap, Sub-Vocal

Taemin (태민 or 泰民) (The Youngest)
Birth name: Lee Taemin (이태민)
Birth date: July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18) (age 15)
Position: Sub-Vocal, Rap

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Big Bang (Click on the photo for enlargement)

Origin: South Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Rap, R&B, Hip Hop
Years active: 2006–present
Label(s): YG Entertainment (South Korea)
Universal Music Japan (Japan)
Website: http://www.ygbigbang.com/

Members' profile:
G-Dragon
Stage Name : G-Dragon
Real Name: Kwon Jiyong (권지용)
Date of Birth: August 18, 1988 (age 20)
Debut: 2001 G-Dragon
Education: Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Position: Composer / Rapper / Leader

Tae Yang
Stage Name : Tae Yang; SoL
Former Stage Name : YB Taekwon
Real Name: Dong Yongbae (동영배)
Birthdate: May 18, 1988 (age 20)
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album 2002
Position: Choreographer / Vocalist

T.O.P
Stage Name : T.O.P
Former Stage Name : Tempo
Real Name: Choi Seunghyun (최승현)
Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (age 21)
Education Background: Seoul Art College (Majoring in Musical)
Position: Beat Boxer / Composer / Rapper

Dae Sung
Stage Name : Dae Sung; D-Lite
Real Name: Kang Daesung (강대성)
Birthdate: April 26, 1989 (age 19)
Education Background: KyeongIn High School
Position: Vocalist

Seung Ri
Stage Name : Seungri; V.I
Former Stage Name : V & Victory
Real Name: Lee Seunghyun (이승현)
Birthdate: December 12, 1990 (age 17)
Position: Choreographer / Vocalist

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DBSK (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) (Click on the photo for enlargement)

Also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK in South Korea),
Tong Vfang Xien Qi (TVXQ in China and South Korea),
Tōhōshinki (in Japan)
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, J-pop, a cappella, manufactured pop
Years active: 2003–present
Label(s): SM Entertainment,
Avex Asia (ROC),
Rhythm Zone (Japan),
GMM Grammy (Thailand), Associated acts SMTown
Website http://www.tvxq.com/

Members' profile:
Xiah
Stage name: Xiah Junsu (시아준수)
Real name: Kim Junsu (김준수)
Legal birthday: January 1, 1987 (age 21)
Real birthday: December 15, 1986 (age 21)
Place of birth: Gyeonggi

Micky
Stage name : Micky Yoochun (믹키유천)
Real name: Park Yoochun (박유천)
Date of birth: June 4, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth: Seoul {Jongno}

Hero
Stage name: Youngwoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
Birth name: Han Jaejoon (한재준)
Adopted name: Kim Jaejoong (김재중) (now his real name)
Date of birth: January 26, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth: Gongju

Max
Stage name : Choikang Changmin (최강창민)
Real name: Shim Changmin (심창민)
Date of birth: February 18, 1988 (age 20)
Place of birth: Seoul

U-know
Stage name : U-know Yunho (유노윤호)
Real name: Jung Yunho (정윤호)
Date of birth: February 6, 1986 (1986-02-06) (age 22)
Place of birth: Gwangju

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Epik High (Click on the photo for enlargement)

Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Genre(s): Alternative hip hop, hip hop, rap, pop rap
Years active: 2003-present
Label(s): CJ Music, Woollim Entertainment
Website: http://www.epikhigh.com/

Members
Tablo – Daniel Armand Lee (born July 22, 1980)
Skills: rapping, vocals, songwriting, programming

Mithra Jin – Choi Jin (born January 6, 1983),
Skills: rapping, vocals, songwriting

DJ Tukutz – Kim Jung-Sik (born November 19, 1981)
Skills: turntables, programming, samples, songwriting,vocals

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Information courtesy: Wikipedia and photos from various sources*.

T.O.P: Get well soon♥

T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) collapsed on 5 November 1 pm and was rushed to hospital and was discharged the following day on 6th November at 2pm. He was celebrating his 21st birthday (November 4, 1987) and completion/ release of their new album: Remember with fellow band mates (Big Bang) and other YG family members. The cause of his collapse is said to be stress and mixing his cough medicine with drinks taken during the celebration.
There was also a rumour speculating over the internet over his supposed suicide attempt. YG spokesperson for Big Bang and T.O.P himself has come forward and nullified the rumour. It is said that he was under strenuous pressure for past 3 months with his busy schedule- release of Japanese album-Number 1, shooting for music videos and photo shoots, press conferences, TV shows, interviews, working on the new album- Remember, etc which led him to depression. He was also under medication for cold. And during his birthday party he over drank which resulted in mixing up with medication leading him to collapse and be rushed to hospital
When I read a heading in popseoul.com- “T.O.P attempts suicide”, my heart nearly fell out! I was never so emotionally over come by any such news but for him I was almost going to cry but when I realised there was no credibility to the rumour I felt better and angry with such malicious and misleading news of him.

Below are the photos of him when discharged from hospital, looking pale and tired. I pray that he recover fast. ☺

WheeSung- Fading Star...★...

I am totally in love with WheeSung’s song ‘Fading star’. The voiceover done by him and Lee Hyori adds to the melancholic feel of the song and video. The song is very soulful and pleasant. The Music Video is very glamorous and nicely made. Hyori is looking gorgeous in her dress and WheeSung is looking good too. They make a good onscreen couple.
The entire day I have just been playing this one song over and over again and I am still not tired of listening to it…

At the end of the video when WheeSung hangs up the phone saying “An-yeong” (Bye) before he jumps from the building and Heori saying “Mian-he” (Sorry) is so touching and that it does something to my heart and eyes….

Waaaaa”””Ah! I love this song!

"The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton 7:40pm

It’s November; autumn; onset of winter. I can feel the chills already. What I like to do to keep myself entertained? I have been reading a book called “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton and I love reading it tucked under my warm blanket. If I go on with the review of the book, I'll need another blog to describe it. In short, it's for people who love fairy tales and believe in old world romance with a bit of suspense and adventure...

Apart from it, Big Bang keeps me moving. A big girl gotta’ have her daily exercise (wicked smile)…
Hey! Big Bang’s Japan tour was a huge success, 20’000 seats sold out! They are back in Korea for their new album, ‘Remember’. I have my news source…lol...

The other day my friend- Pi asked why my entertainment blog only has Korean artists…. I have many other favourites too… I love watching world movies and listen to J-Pop, C-Pop, Hindi and English songs as well but whenever I sit down to write in this blog the only thing that come to my mind is Korea. I should rename this blog “My Korean Entertainment Blog” (thinking)…

This evening I laughed so much watching “Star Golden Bell Challenge” in KBS World. The only people I recognised were singer ‘Kim C’ and all girls-pop-group ‘The Wonder Girls’ and few Korean E-Biz known faces whose names I don’t know…

Last night, for the first time in my life I downloaded Hindi film songs! I like the song “Tu meri dost hai” (You are my friend) from the Bollywood film ‘Yuvvraj’ (Prince) starring Salman Khan and his real life girlfriend actress Katrina Kaif. I wanted to send it to my cyber friend so while Googling it, I ended up downloading the entire film’s songs…Hmmm….
Below is the song “Tu meri dost hai” (You are my friend) from the Bollywood film ‘Yuvvraj’ (Prince). Enjoy: